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ein Versprechen brechen

to break a promise

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Noun
das Versprechen n.
Verb
brechen
Topic
Kommunikation

Watch out. Common mistake: confusing 'brechen' with 'verletzen' (to violate a rule).

In a sentence

Which form of brechen fills the gap?

Der Politiker ____ ein Versprechen, das er den Wählern gegeben hat.

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Der Politiker bricht ein Versprechen, das er den Wählern gegeben hat.

How it is used

Means 'to break a promise.' Neutral register. Use when someone fails to keep a commitment, e.g., telling a friend you didn't do what you said. Common mistake: confusing 'brechen' with 'verletzen' (to violate a rule).

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